Assistant Superintendent

Golf Course Superintendents Association of Northern California; Montecito (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Valley Club of Montecito is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to join its Agronomy Team under the direction of Kevin O’Connor, Director of Agronomy. Executive Golf Search, Inc.

will be reviewing applicants in September and October of 2026 to fill this position in the fall of 2026. Built in 1929 and designed by Alister MacKenzie, The Valley Club is a premier private golf club in Santa Barbara with a Top 100 ranking.

Qualifications

• A 2 yr. degree or equivalent in turfgrass management or related field.
• Ability to work with a seasoned staff.
• Willingness to learn and grow in the role.
• Good communication with superiors and subordinates.
• Spanish language ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Superintendent in agronomy operations.
• Work with the agronomy team and management to maintain golf course conditions.
• Communicate effectively up and down the chain of command.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and take on growing responsibilities.

Skills

Team player

Good communication

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Spanish language

Education

Two-year degree in turfgrass management or related field

Job description

Salary: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 Annually

Application Deadline: Oct 1, 2026

Other Golf Course Position

The Valley Club of Montecito has an exciting opportunity in seeking an Assistant Superintendent to join their Agronomy Team under the direction of Kevin O’Connor, Director of Agronomy. Executive Golf Search, Inc. will be reviewing applicants in September and October of 2026 to fill this position in the fall of 2026.

The Valley Club of Montecito was built in 1929 and designed by Alister MacKenzie. It is known as the premier private golf club in Santa Barbara and has a very exclusive membership. Valley Club is ranked in the Top 100.

The ability to work with a seasoned staff is mandatory and there are 21 full time employees under the supervision of the management team. A 2 yr. degree or equivalent is required in turfgrass management or a related field. Compensation will be determined on experience of applicants.

Successful applicants should have the following:

• Takes pride in their work, the team and the property
• Continual process of learning
• Works well with others
• Good communication with superiors and subordinates
• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus
• Ability to take on more responsibility as the position grows
• Understands and works within the chain of command
• Attention to detail and another set of eyes for the Director of Agronomy

Valley Club has a strong track record of helping assistants grow and move on the Superintendent positions.